Darts Today on TV: Channels, Schedule & Live Streams

Sky Sports Action carries Premier League Darts Liverpool tonight with Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler at 19:40 alongside Josh Rock vs Michael van Gerwen at 19:10. The full card from M&S Bank Arena starts at 18:00, with Sky Sports Main Event joining at 19:00. Below is the complete channel breakdown, match timings, and where to find every major PDC event through the rest of 2026.

Today’s Matches: Premier League Darts Liverpool · Primary Channel: Sky Sports Main Event & Action · Streaming: NOW TV / Sky Sports · Official Source: PDC.tv

Five key facts define how UK viewers access PDC darts in 2026.

What TV channel is darts on today?

Sky Sports holds the keys to tonight’s Premier League Darts coverage from Liverpool. Sky Sports Action fires up at 18:00 with the early matches, while Sky Sports Main Event joins the broadcast at 19:00 for the main-stage card. Sky Sports is the exclusive UK broadcaster for all PDC World Championship matches, with that deal running through 2025 according to Where’s The Match.

The channel split matters for viewers: Sky Sports Action typically carries the floor matches and secondary boards, while Sky Sports Main Event reserves slots for headline clashes.

Sky Sports listings

• 18:00: Sky Sports Action — Gian van Veen vs Gerwyn Price
• 18:40: Sky Sports Action — Stephen Bunting vs Jonny Clayton
• 19:00: Sky Sports Main Event joins the broadcast
• 19:10: Sky Sports Action — Josh Rock vs Michael van Gerwen
• 19:40: Sky Sports Action — Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler

The pattern is straightforward: Sky Sports owns the Premier League, while ITV4 handles selected European events like the UK Open and The Masters.

ITV4 coverage

ITV4 has no live darts on today according to today’s schedule check. That said, ITV holds rights to several major PDC events through 2025: the UK Open, The Masters, European Championship, and PDC Nordic Darts Masters. For now, fans needing today’s action should head to Sky Sports.

What is the darts tournament tonight?

Tonight belongs to Premier League Darts Night 11 from Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on April 23, 2026. The previous match day was April 19, 2026, and the next scheduled night after tonight is Aberdeen on April 30. The 2026 season runs from February 5 to May 28 across multiple UK venues.

Tomorrow’s World Matchplay (July 18–26, 2026) is already on the horizon, with the PDC World Championship returning to Alexandra Palace in December 2026.

Premier League Darts nights

The 2026 Premier League calendar includes stops in Liverpool, Aberdeen, Leeds, Birmingham, Sheffield, and a London finale on May 28. Sky Sports confirms all these nights at 19:00, with Aberdeen specifically scheduled for April 30 at 19:00.

World Matchplay status

World Matchplay Darts runs July 18–26, 2026 on Sky Sports. The PDC World Darts Championship 2026/27 starts in December 2026 at Alexandra Palace on Sky Sports.

Where can I watch the darts tonight?

Three routes exist for UK viewers tonight. Sky Sports Action is the main feed for Liverpool starting at 18:00, with Sky Sports Main Event joining at 19:00. Those without a TV package can stream through NOW TV, which offers day passes for Sky Sports channels. The third option is the official PDC.tv portal, which confirms where to watch major events and provides live scoring.

NOW TV streaming

NOW TV sells Sports Day Passes that give access to Sky Sports channels on any connected device. No long-term contract is required, making it the practical option for occasional viewers who want tonight’s Liverpool card without committing to a full subscription. The passes activate instantly and work across smart TVs, phones, tablets, and streaming sticks.

Sky Sports app

The Sky Sports app and website provide live streaming for subscribers, with the added benefit of match analysis, draw schedules, and player stats. PDC.tv also offers its own portal at pdc.tv/where-to-watch with official broadcast guidance for every major event.

Is the darts on ITV4?

No live darts are scheduled on ITV4 today. ITV4’s darts rights currently extend to The Masters, World Series of Darts, UK Open, European Championship, and PDC Nordic Darts Masters through 2025, with the UK Open specifically confirmed as airing on ITV through the end of 2025. The post-2025 picture for ITV4 darts remains unclear from publicly available sources.

The broadcaster’s 2026 calendar shows PDC European Championship scheduled for October 22–25, 2026, with ITV4 listed as the carrier. Fans wanting tonight’s Premier League action need Sky Sports.

ITV 2026 coverage

ITV4 covers selected PDC European events in 2026: the UK Open, The Masters, World Series of Darts, European Championship, and PDC Nordic Darts Masters (June 5–6). The rights agreements suggest ITV’s PDC commitment extends through 2025, though event slots beyond that window may shift as new deals are negotiated.

Live Darts on ITV4 today

Today’s ITV4 schedule, confirmed by the TV Guide UK, shows no live darts programming. Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event carry the entire Liverpool card tonight, with NOW TV offering a streaming alternative for viewers without a traditional pay-TV bundle.

Where is Night 11 darts?

Night 11 of Premier League Darts is at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on April 23, 2026. The venue sits on the banks of the River Mersey and has become a regular stop on the Premier League tour. Night 9 was held at the AO Arena in Manchester on April 2, 2026, with Aberdeen confirmed as the next stop on April 30 for Night 13.

The PDC calendar was last updated on January 19, 2026, which means specific venues for nights beyond Night 13 (Aberdeen) are still pending confirmation from the PDC.

Night 12 location

Night 12 location has not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. The PDC typically announces venues four to six weeks ahead, so followers should check PDC.tv for the latest schedule updates.

Premier League fixtures

Upcoming confirmed fixtures include Aberdeen on April 30, Birmingham on May 14, Leeds on May 7, Sheffield on May 21, and the London finale on May 28 — all at 19:00 on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event.

PDC 2026 broadcast timeline

The 2026 PDC calendar reveals a packed year for UK darts fans with Sky Sports, ITV4, and Premier Sports all carrying different events. The Premier League runs from February 5 through May 28, with nights in Liverpool, Aberdeen, Leeds, Birmingham, Sheffield, and London. Beyond the Premier League, Sky Sports covers World Matchplay (July 18–26), Grand Slam of Darts (November 14–22 in Wolverhampton), and the PDC World Championship (December 2026–January 2027 at Alexandra Palace).

ITV4 picks up the European events the Premier League doesn’t cover, with PDC European Championship (October 22–25), UK Open, Nordic Darts Masters (June 5–6), and Players Championship Finals (November 27–29 at Butlin’s Minehead Resort) all on the schedule. Premier Sports holds rights to 13 PDC European Tour events through 2027.

The PDC World Cup of Darts runs June 11–14, 2026 on Sky Sports, and PDC Grand Slam of Darts confirms Wolverhampton as the host city.

The broadcast split means UK viewers must navigate multiple subscriptions to catch every major event — Sky Sports for the headline PDC tournaments, ITV4 for free-to-air European events, and Premier Sports for the European Tour circuit.

What channels cover PDC darts in the UK?

Three broadcasters divide UK darts coverage in 2026. Sky Sports holds the dominant position, covering the Premier League, World Championship, World Matchplay, and Grand Slam of Darts. ITV4 provides free-to-air access to the UK Open, The Masters, European Championship, World Series of Darts, and Nordic Darts Masters. Premier Sports fills the European Tour gap with 13 events through 2027.

Sky Sports covers most PDC World events on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event, with Sky Sports Main Event typically reserved for headline matches and major announcements.

The tiered broadcast structure means Premier League fans need Sky Sports to follow every night, while casual viewers can access select European events on free-to-air ITV4 or stream one-off nights through NOW TV day passes.

Confirmed vs uncertain facts

Sky Sports as the primary broadcaster for Premier League Darts 2026 is confirmed across multiple sources. The specific match card for tonight’s Liverpool night is verified through Fanzo’s TV guide, with Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler scheduled for 19:40 on Sky Sports Action. Flashscore confirms no darts matches today beyond the Premier League schedule.

What remains unclear: the exact venue for Night 12 and subsequent nights beyond Aberdeen, the status of free streaming options outside Sky Sports gate, and whether ITV4’s rights extend beyond the stated 2025 expiration. The PDC calendar was last updated January 19, 2026, suggesting some venue details may be finalized closer to each date.

“Sky shows most of the World PDC events on Sky Sports Action (and regularly on Sky Sports Main Event), whilst ITV show European events such as the UK Open on its free-to-air channel ITV4.”

— Where’s The Match (UK TV Guide Platform)

“Updated Revised Schedule: 19/01/2026”

— Darts UK Calendar

Where to find official PDC schedule info

For the most current schedule updates, PDC.tv is the authoritative source. The platform maintains an official “where-to-watch” page that confirms which broadcaster carries each event. The PDC calendar page at pdc.tv/calendar serves as the official tournament hub. Darts UK (darts-uk.co.uk) maintains a community calendar updated through January 2026, though the PDC’s own channels should always be checked for the final word on venues and match times.

Sky Sports’ darts hub at skysports.com/darts provides live coverage schedules and breaking news on broadcast changes. For real-time scores, Flashscore tracks match progress throughout each event day.

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Viewers planning to watch on Sky Sports or ITV4 should first review the darts order of play today for precise match timings and player lineups tonight.

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